parallel

similar, analogous, parallel mean closely resembling each other.

similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

analogous applies to things belonging in essentially different categories but nevertheless having many similarities.

parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of two things.

Examples of parallel in a Sentence

Adjective Quotes--> Extra Examples--> the parallel careers of the two movie stars These two sentences are parallel in structure. Notice the parallel development of the two technologies. Noun Quotes--> Extra Examples--> These myths have some striking parallels with myths found in cultures around the world. There are many parallels between the stories. Most of the United States is south of the 49th parallel. Verb Quotes--> Extra Examples--> Their test results parallel our own. Rising prices parallel increasing fuel costs. Spending is paralleled by an increase in the number of loans given. The highway parallels the river. See More

Turkey, Syria and Iraq The Tigris-Euphrates rivers, which follow roughly parallel courses through the heart of the Middle East, were identified as another flashpoint. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024 The State and Treasury Departments are set to announce a series of parallel actions against Russia. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024

In parallel, 25 states have taken action to expressly allow these vehicles. — Richard Bishop, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 Haiti’s tragic descent into chaos showcases how peacekeeping cannot accomplish its ultimate goals without a strong political process implemented in parallel—and demonstrates the dangers of withdrawing peacekeepers before durable peace has been achieved. — Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024

The hollowing out of the middle is paralleled in many other areas — the end of the midlist book has been the sad story of print publishing. — Mark Gimein, theweek, 13 Aug. 2024 The comedy focuses on teens struggling to fit in as their experiences parallel the era’s Basque conflict. — Holly Jones, Variety, 19 June 2024

Pull up parallel to the lead vehicle until your rear bumpers align. — Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2022 And while his career wouldn't quite live up to its early promise, if Saka's goes on to run parallel then few at the Emirates will be complaining. — SI.com, 23 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for parallel

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